Obstetric and Neonatal Quality and Safety

Obstetric and Neonatal Quality and Safety (C-ONQS)

This exam is NOT offered using Live Remote Proctoring

The purpose of the Obstetric and Neonatal Quality and Safety Subspecialty Certification is to provide a competency-based examination that tests specialty knowledge and the application of that knowledge for licensed health care professionals in the US and Canada, who apply quality and safety principles and data in practice to improve care to obstetrical and neonatal patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Computer Exam

Only online registrations on this website are accepted. Applications submitted by mail, fax or email will not be accepted and will be returned to the individual.

This registration portal is only for those taking the test via computer. If you are taking the test as part of a group or at a PEC course, select Special Testing Opportunities from the menu on the right or contact your PEC sponsor, ICP sponsor or NCC atCONTACT USfor further instructions.

Overview

Eligibility Requirements

Current/active/unencumbered licensure in the U.S. or Canada as a physician (MD or DO), registered nurse, advanced practice registered nurse (NNP, CNS or CNM), physician assistant, or respiratory therapist.

Details for Computer Testing

There are no application deadlines and a candidate may submit an application at any time.

It can take 1 to 14 days to process, review and approve an application.

Please be sure you are prepared to take the exam within 90 days of the application before you submit

Eligibility letters are emailed and can also be found in your account.

If you do not receive your eligibility letter or have an eligibility letter in your account within 2 weeks of your exam application submission confirmation, please "CONTACT US" and choose "My application that I already submitted".

If determined eligible, you will be placed in the next available 90-day window to schedule and take your exam.

You will schedule your own exam appointment using the schedule link in your account or by contacting AMP/PSI either by phone or via the internet. See your eligibility letter for contact information.

Exams will be delivered by appointment only Monday through Saturday at 9:00 am and 1:30 pm, via computer at over 100 AMP Assessment Centers geographically located throughout the United States. Sites are subject to change. Call the PSI scheduling line at 1-833-256-1426 for more information.

Candidates are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. However, there is a requirement that a minimum of 4 business days occurs between the time of scheduling and the test date.

Exams must be scheduled within the first 30-days of the eligibility window. It is recommended that you schedule your testing appointment as soon as possible, as testing sites cannot be guaranteed if you wait. If you wait beyond the 30-day requirement all testing appointments may be taken. If this occurs you may have to travel to another site or pay $125.00 to change your eligibility window.

Prior to attempting the examination, you will be given the opportunity to practice taking a test on your computer.

A candidate who fails to report for an examination will not receive a refund, but may change their mode of testing. Learn more about eligibility and fees to change your testing date, method of testing or exam category.

It is recommended that you read the candidate guide for the exam you are taking so you can become familiar with all NCC policies and procedures. You will be subject to them so it is to your advantage to understand the certification process and rules.

How will the results be disseminated?

NO RESULTS ARE PROVIDED IMMEDIATELY AFTER TESTING FOR ANY EXAM FORMAT. After completing the examination, an email will be sent by the testing company explaining how test results can be obtained.

Official results, with the score report, will be mailed from NCC within 15 business days of computer exam administration (date of certification is based on the date on the official results, not the exam date). 21 business days for paper/pencil exams.

You are not certified until you receive your official results in the USPS mail.

Test result reports are NOT available by phone or email, but pass/fail status only can be seen in your account after the official results have been mailed. If you see the results in your account or get notification from NCC you can expect to receive the full score report in the mail.

NCC reserves the right to cancel test scores when there is reason to believe that scores are invalid. Proof of misconduct is not required to cancel scores.

Testing

This exam is a 2-hour test consisting of 125 multiple-choice items. Of the 125 items, 100 are scored and 25 are used to gather statistical data on item performance for future exams.